Shame for Andreas. Game over with that costly mistake. Thought this was his rally. What a fight we might have now for the win
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Shame for Andreas. Game over with that costly mistake. Thought this was his rally. What a fight we might have now for the win
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As long as Latvala doesn't have an ECU glitch...fingers crossed!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
There are sometimes when I do think that a number of you are. You are worse a room full of 14 year old schoolgirls.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Save for Australia last year he's made many mistakes under pressure. In Germany this year he was in the lead until he slid into a field and lost it. In Spain last year he had a massive accident while Neuville was starting to catch up to him. In Sweden (2015?) he was on the brink of his maiden win and slid into a bank on the Power Stage. 2 out of his 3 wins were handed to him on the final two stages because of issues for the leaders. He's super quick for sure but can't manage leads well at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
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I feel like im back at school.. ive learnt what obtuse is today.. and got a live demoQuote:
Originally Posted by Mk2 RS2000
Didnt he put a Skoda in pulp this year too?Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
Yes in fact, in Portugal.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
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Who Scandinavian?Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
Caught again, Micheal Knight only using the facts that suit his argument.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
In Portugal, crashed from a certain lead on last stageQuote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
i was wondering it tooQuote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Near enough that makes no difference. If he fell over he would cross the border.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
The fact remains
I think he actually has a man crush on Andreas.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
Right.. who is leading this rally..
He's lucky it's happening now, while we're still in 2017, next year mistakes like that will be more meaningful.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Clearly this is especially selective view.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
You list 2 mistakes in 2,5 years... and at the same time say that two wins were "handed" by others mistakes. Turning it around in those cases (especially 2015 Spain) he kept his calm even when fighting off Latvala and it gave him the win. Can also list other examples like Portugal last year and fighting off Ogier, or the mentioned Australia.
In Germany this year he lost the lead on Friday in heavy rain and late road position with only some seconds lost on one breaking, Tanak who won was off the road and extremely lucky to climb up.
So no I don't see any big trend there. He's certainly not as stable as Ogier, but compared to all others drivers he's pretty average.
(Neuville has at least 3 DNF-offs under pressure this year, Tanak has Poland and Finland and so on)
As to how much of a mistake this was we'll see on the onboard, 3 other top drivers were off on this stage as well.
SAT 10:00 - SS11: PADDON
"I think it's time to forget about the result and the stage times here and try and get a good feeling for the car. If I look at the timing board I get disappointed. I've got to just try and enjoy it."
I'm following his stage end comment lately and he always sounds like a beaten man. I'm very sorry for him because it should be a very difficult moment for him as a driver. Going from an Ogier-beater and possible new world champion to pronely crashing and not showing speed anymore should be hard. Also the crash in Montecarlo didn't help.
I hope he will put things together but it will be difficult with half a program next year...
naaaaahhh.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
yes its a shark pond.
there is no way back i fear.
only for NZ hyundai backing i dont even think he would have any programme next yrQuote:
Originally Posted by AL14
Well, tbh, i wouldn't count NORF and Poland mistakes made under pressure, especially the first one, although winning in Poland was a must and 2. wasn't an option. Without that need a solid 2. Would have been achieved.
In NORF Tanak got self-induced puncure from first place while his gap was reducing. In Poland well it was his choice to push on instead of settling for 2nd afaik. Ogier would have probably settled for 2nd which is why he is WDC this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
Again this is not really criticism, just pointing out that a few mistakes per year are normal to all drivers, only Ogier stands out positively. Breen partly as well but he's not really fighting for wins.
"Everyone" went off on the Mikkelsen corner according to Neuville, so much BS on this forum it's incredible.
Wow you actually admit you dont know it all.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
But if you are going to talk to people like you do, then some of us arent going to put up with it .
Sorry to the rest of you.
in NOT's absense, i think i provide some diversion from the daily grind...Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
What kind of posts are you referring to?Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
i was joking... you obviously dont get my duir sense of humour. Anyway..
did they call u 'Fast' Eddie at school?
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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
meeke comment.. at stage end
SAT 10:15 - SS11: MEEKE
"In the right conditions we have the speed but I don't think we have the pace to win the rally outright. But as we saw in the last stage anything can happen
in his own words
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
CC on Rally Live: 'The Citroen has improved massively.'
from a low baseQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Still won in Mexico on gravel.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
Guys, stop acting like children.
I'm off to bed now but WRC2017 will carry on with someone else.. he is NOT II ;)
acknowledged among those that know was related to good engine at high altitude... all others had engine performance related issues. the suspension issues were clearly evident also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
There is only one WRC2017... im taking this shit to a new level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
You are. Amazing.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
is it in the regs now you cant drive road section with flat tyre? previously drivers would have tried anything to get back to service
You have to have four wheel, turning and rubber must be on it. Mikkelsen could not match the last criteria.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
Take a guess ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
I overslept and just woke up trying to get ready for an all nighter when Mikkelsen came to the stage finish so excuse my grumpiness....